49612 ZIP Code — Alden, MI

Antrim County, Michigan

ZIP code 49612 is located in Alden, Michigan, within Antrim County. It covers approximately 24.86 square miles and serves a population of 1,400 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 231.

About ZIP code 49612

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $227,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,786. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 49612 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,400

population

24.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

49612 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49612

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49612. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49676 Rapid City (3.3 mi) 49615 Bellaire (6.6 mi) 49629 Elk Rapids (9.3 mi) 49690 Williamsburg (9.9 mi) 49659 Mancelona (10 mi) 49648 Kewadin (12 mi) 49646 Kalkaska (12.2 mi) 49686 Traverse City (13.6 mi) 49622 Central Lake (15 mi) 49680 South Boardman (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,400
Population density	56 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	24.86 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	44.8695
Longitude	-85.2192
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	231

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.3%	44.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	36.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	16.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	5.1%	3.3%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,400

Population

People per sq mi

50.7

Median age

$76,786

Median household income

$46,980

Per capita income

$227,300

Median home value

$858

Median monthly rent

86.1%

Home ownership

7.2%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

825

Housing units

42.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

120

45–54

114

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	180	12.9%
18 and over	1,220	87.1%
65 and over	349	24.9%
Median age	50.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.5%

Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

Two or more races 5.9%

Other race 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,286	86.5%
Hispanic or Latino	87	5.9%
Two or more races	87	5.9%
Other race	14	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.7%
Asian	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.3%	44.8%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	36.0%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	16.0%	20.6%
Over $200k	5.1%	3.3%	5.7%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 24.4%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 8.2%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	24.4%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	8.2%
Median income	$76,786

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%

$50k–$100k 6.6%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 20.6%

$200k–$300k 29.4%

$300k–$500k 12.7%

$500k–$1M 14.5%

$1M+ 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$227,300
Median rent / month	$858
Owner occupied	86.1%
Renter occupied	13.9%
Vacant	29.2%
Single-family detached	89.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.1%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	14.2%
1990–1999	13.2%
1980–1989	15.5%
1970–1979	13.6%
1960–1969	4.4%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	9.8%
1939 or earlier	19.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	10.4%
2 bedrooms	21.2%
3 bedrooms	50.1%
4 bedrooms	14.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	25.6%
2 vehicles	51.2%
3 or more	21.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.6%
Electricity	11.4%
Propane / LP gas	31.9%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	17.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	351	54.2%
Cohabiting couple	70	10.8%
Male householder, no spouse	140	21.6%
Female householder, no spouse	87	13.4%
Households with children under 18	142	21.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	243	37.5%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.7%	29.8%
Married	56.7%	57.4%
Separated	0.9%	0.8%
Widowed	4.1%	5.0%
Divorced	13.5%	7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 28.4%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 2.5%

Bachelor's degree 28.2%

Graduate / professional 14.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.3%
Bachelor's or higher	42.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	16	5.9%
Elementary school	64	23.6%
High school	104	38.4%
College / grad school	87	32.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.3%

Retail trade 15.1%

Manufacturing 14.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.6%

Construction 11.0%

Other services 6.4%

Professional & management 5.0%

Public administration 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.3%
Service	24.7%
Sales & office	24.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.3%
Production & transportation	10.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.2%
Government	5.4%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.6%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	8.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.0

Poverty

All people 7.2%

Under 18 years 14.7%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 7.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.1%
Retirement income	33.6%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	39.7%
High cholesterol	40.5%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	35.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	20.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	8.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	70.6%
Cholesterol screening	93.5%
Teeth loss	10.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	110	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.8%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	7.8%
65 and over	22.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.9%
Public insurance	35.7%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	5.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,380	98.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,356	96.9%
Born in same state	1,356	96.9%
Born in different state	930	66.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	44	3.1%
Not a US citizen	6	13.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	175	12.5%
Italian	123	8.8%
Arab	100	7.1%
English	52	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	30	2.1%
Polish	10	0.7%
Norwegian	4	0.3%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.3%
Internet access	94.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49612

What city is ZIP code 49612 in?

ZIP code 49612 is primarily assigned to Alden, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49612 in?

ZIP code 49612 falls within Antrim County, Michigan.

Is ZIP code 49612 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 49612 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49612 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 49612 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 49612?

ZIP code 49612 has an estimated population of 1,400 residents, with a density of 56 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49612?

The median home value in ZIP code 49612 is $227,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 49612 in?

ZIP code 49612 observes the EST timezone.